COS made a striking appearance this Sunday with their eagerly awaited Fall/Winter 2025 launch, and we were fortunate enough to spot some of the most fashionable attendees as they arrived to take their seats. Renowned for transforming elevated basics, COS remains a leader in the minimalist arena, but the guests? They elevated the standard, taking clean lines and subdued colors to new levels with flawless styling. Here’s our comprehensive street-style report from outside the venue of the season's show.
1. Asymmetrical Elegance: The New Classic
Charming yet subtle, this off-the-shoulder black dress featuring an asymmetrical neckline represents the pinnacle of sophisticated elegance. The guest complemented the outfit with a sleek leather clutch and gold chain-detailed heels, showcasing a masterclass in minimalist glamour.
2. Capsule Staples: Monochrome Done Right
These two essential looks are set to become staples in our capsule wardrobes. Left: A black-on-black combination featuring a structured collared coat and tailored trousers. She finished the look with a relaxed clutch and pointed slingback heels: sharp, clean, and authoritative. Right: A muted nude palette with a twist, showcasing a dark zip-up coat over taupe jeans, completed with classic black suede sneakers. A skillful balance of tone and texture.
3. Traditional With a Twist: The Tweed Moment
Demonstrating that classic pieces can still astonish: this tweed plaid midi skirt is effortlessly paired with a crisp white tank. The netted slingback heels in bright white add a contemporary edge to the outfit while paying homage to the classics.
4. Dynamic Duo: Color and Texture
We’re dubbing this pair the most charming duo of the show, and the color combinations? Incredible. Left: A bubble-hem black camisole top combined with a baby pink midi skirt, completed with eye-catching red thong heels. Although summer is waning, this outfit keeps the season alive. Right: Style aspirations at any age, she layered a luxurious maroon sweater with a deep burgundy cape coat and an olive green midi skirt. Her choice of footwear? Black thong-heeled sandals. And don’t overlook the cherry-red handbag that ties the entire color scheme together.
5. Buttoned Up: Trench Season is Here
We wholeheartedly endorse: the trench is fastened all the way to the top, crafting a sleek silhouette in a patterned grey finish. Paired with a chic black mini skirt, white kitten heels adorned with bow details, and a black puffer clutch, it’s minimalist outerwear, elevated.
6. Basics, But Make It Brilliant
These two are transforming the ordinary. Left: A dreamy baby blue outfit featuring a crepe midi skirt and matching tee, layered beneath a cream zip-up coat. Add a silver pendant and maroon pointed-toe heels, and you’ve achieved a soft, sophisticated interpretation of tonal dressing. Right: Brown snakeskin asserts itself as the texture of the season. This slit midi skirt and trench coat ensemble, paired with a simple black tee and knee-high boots, exudes quiet luxury. Extra points for the matching snakeskin clutch — we notice you.
7. Plaid Power: The Essential Print for Fall
Plaid asserts its influence in this impeccably coordinated ensemble. She paired a plaid maxi skirt with a sheer brown turtleneck, completing the look with brown snakeskin loafers and a coordinating suede bucket bag. It's both sophisticated and ready for the streets.
8. The Knit Duo: Where Comfort Meets Style
We’ve dubbed them the "Knit Duo," and it’s well-deserved. Left: A tonal grey ensemble featuring ribbed knit leggings, a matching cardigan, and a layered white collared polo. She accessorized with a burgundy knit bucket hat, scarf, and a slim belt. A perfect blend of texture and tone. Right: Who says comfort can’t be stylish? A deep-V knit maxi dress layered over a white tee challenges that notion. Paired with chunky boots and a structured brown clutch, this look embodies relaxed elegance.
9. Mastering Mixed Prints
This striking moment was all about bold contrasts and self-assurance. She combined a brown plaid maxi skirt with a crisp blue button-down, cinched at the waist with a slim black belt. The unexpected element? A cheetah-print cap, which somehow ties the whole outfit together seamlessly.
10. Effortlessly Cool in Crepe: A Head-to-Toe Look
Crepe remains the fabric of choice for achieving an effortlessly cool, lightweight, and polished appearance, and this outfit exemplifies that. She styled a soft light blue long-sleeve crepe top with tailored micro shorts for a sleek, modern silhouette. To ground the look, she chose brown leather ballet flats and a perfectly matched clutch, achieving a balance between casual comfort and refined minimalism.
